Supernaut were an Australian glam/punk rock band from Perth, Australia.[1] Formed in 1974 by British immigrants Gary Twinn and brothers Chris and Joe Burnham,[2][3] their high points were an Australian No.5 single with an award winning video and a Christmas No.1 album in 1976.[4]

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Supernaut were signed to Polydor Records upon a recommendation from Ian "Molly" Meldrum (in turn tipped off by Paul McCartney).[5] They entered the Australian charts at no.16 on July 1976 with the single "I Like It Both Ways".[6][7][8] The song was banned by most commercial radio stations because of its controversial lyrics, but strong TV performances on Countdown and Bandstand forced radio to give in to public pressure and "I Like It Both Ways" hit the Number 5 spot on most Australian charts (and Number 1 on the Bandstand Top Ten).[4] A follow up hit, "Too Hot To Touch",[9][10] came in November 1976, reaching No.14 on the charts.[11] Their self-titled debut album was a Christmas hit, achieving double gold sales.[12][13][14]

The group was presented with two TV Week King of Pop awards for best new band and best video performance of 1976.[5][15]